Thinking about getting one for a fishing trip next year and other events, but rather clueless (shut up, Mumbles) to their attributes/finer points.
Any advice, info, experiences, recommendations, etc. apppreciated.
Thanks:thumb:

Don't have any experience but met a guy on the Cowlitz that had one around his head. Looked like a great way to take photos if you fish alone. Hit the button and the camera automatically snaps a photo every 5 seconds. Hook fish, push button, get photos.

Mark, Capt. Chris Bellows has a GoPro that he used to film some amazing salmon fly fishing video from his kayak this summer. You can find these in his blog archives at Chasing The Scraps (http://scrapchaser.blogspot.com/2011_08_01_archive.html) Roger Stephens also uses the GoPro but is primarily shooting still photos. I have been researching vs. the Contour Roam (made in Seattle) and have concluded that the GoPro is more fishing friendly due to ergonomic design and the ease in attaching to hat or wearing a chest harness. Can also use a telescoping handle to get great underwater shots. Hope this helps. Obviosly, opinions of others may vary.

I've been shooting with one since last June, and they are definitely a fun toy. From what I've found that they are great for up-close, such as grip and grins, and the further you get away, the lower quality (they are a fish-eye lens afterall). I've had a blast screwing around with mine, have put mounts on my skiff, and bought the handlebar mount to put it on a 3/4" x 3' doweling for a boom. Next purchase for mine is going to be the lcd screen for the back.

Appreciate the input all.
Steve and Jergens.....thanks for taking the time to add the clips; great stuff!
I picked up the camera outfit with the chest pack last night. I have heard the LCD screen was "must have" so I'll look into them.
Mumbles.....luv ya buddy!:thumb::rofl:

Congratulations on getting a Go-Pro camera! I have one and got the viewing screen accessory which is will worth the cost.

I got one a 1 1/2 years ago when we took a 5 day rafting trip on the Snake River through Hells Canyon. I used the setting that took pictures every 2 seconds and got some outstanding photos for putting in an album. I will be using the video feature for top water action on Puget Sound for sea-run cutthroat and coho. I am anxious to get some good action video footage.

Go-Pro seems like an excellent quality product plus their customer service and technical advise is awesome. IMHO the Go-Pro camera is a much better product and more versatile than the Contour camera.

Mark, a great question, even though you told me to shut up. Love the video additions too. I might have to put one on my wish list. I have other friends (that don't tell me to shut up) that have them for snowboarding, fishing and team sports.

Only thing I would add is that with the LCD backpack and a wrist-strap, the GoPro is a pretty damn good still camera as well, especially if you have a habit of dropping or crushing your other "waterproof" cameras.

Mark, a great question, even though you told me to shut up. Love the video additions too. I might have to put one on my wish list. I have other friends (that don't tell me to shut up) that have them for snowboarding, fishing and team sports.

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Awww c'mon...that was for the "clueless" I knew you'd jump on. Still floggn' it ain'tcha.:rofl: